Homicide Life on the Street - Complete Series Megaset (35pc)

Actors: Richard Belzer, Yaphet Kotto, Clark Johnson, Kyle Secor, Andre Braugher
Studio: A&E Home Video
Category: DVD

Buy New: $332.96


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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 47 reviews
Sales Rank: 34703

Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 35
Running Time: 3298 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.9 x 6.5

UPC: 733961761221
EAN: 0733961761221
ASIN: B000H5U5TY

Theatrical Release Date: January 31, 1993
Release Date: November 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Homicide Life on the Street - Complete Series Megaset (35pc)

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5 out of 5 stars An unforgiving look at crime in Baltimore!    November 1, 2008
Richard C. Geschke (Bristol, Ct)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Homicide: Life in the Street should be considered the most realistic perception of police work depicted on the small or large screen. It should be perceived as the classic forerunner of all Police depictions on TV or in the Movies.
For 7 seasons and 122 episodes culminating with a made for TV movie, this series captivated TV audiences. The main actors who contributed much to this excellent series were Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor and Andre Braugher.
Most episodes were indeed set out in the streets of Baltimore where the crimes occurred. All personal relationships between the detectives were interwoven into each case. These personal problems and relationships carried on in the theme of the program.
Homicide's signature standard was the scenes set in the interrogation room. Detectives Pembleton and Bayliss excelled in solving crimes in this room given the name of "The Box". As "The Box stood as a symbol in where criminals were essentially forced to make their confessions, "The Roof" of the Police Headquarters became a confessional for the Detectives. Many scenes were filmed on "The Roof" of the Police Headquarters in where the Dectectives hashed out thier professional problems as well as their personal problems. Essentially Attanasio was creating sanctuaries where the essence of series was carried out.
Also prevalent throughout the series was the rather paternal command of Lt. Al Giardello's handling of this eclectic group of detectives.
This depiction of police work on the streets of Baltimore held its grip on TV audiences for 7 seasons. I saw all the episodes as they were aired. When I bought this complete DVD set, I saw things I did not see the first time. With no commercial interruptions, I was able to better understand the full concept of what Paul Attanasio was trying to convey.
This is a classic series. You can't go wrong in purchasing the entire series. Five Stars! No problem!!



5 out of 5 stars fantastic show, NBC Universal sells it in 2008    July 27, 2008
Jd Lyall (New Orleans, Louisiana USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I see prices of used copies starting at $300, with new ones up to $450. Huh? NBC.com has them new for $209.95. Probably plus shipping.

Just wanted to put a heads up here that it is available. Why doesnt' TvBoxset carry this one? Unknown.


5 out of 5 stars Never saw it the first time...    March 12, 2008
texellence (Austin, Texas)
so had the pleasure of discovering this great series waaaaaaaaaaaay after it was on TV. The character development is just wonderful. Several crossover scenes to Law and order were included. Great series!!!!


5 out of 5 stars Excellent, raw and human. True to Baltimore...    November 29, 2007
TEXAS12 (Eastern Shore)
To put the series into words is difficult. You have to watch it. The more you watch, the more you are pulled in to the lives of of the unit. The creators and actors do an amazing job. Andre Braugher is incredible., as well as the rest of the cast. For those who live in Maryland and spent any time growing up in Baltimore, the series is very sentimental and hits home- unfortunately sometimes too well...


5 out of 5 stars Excellent series    November 25, 2007
Gabrielle Janik (Sydney, Australia)
This show was excellent. It was a pity that Australian TV didn't give it much of a chance. Glad that the entire series was packaged. Great packaging. very quirky.